. Complications caused by the split between east and west Germany plus problems producing high volume low cost vehicles caused huge problems for the company. At the time BMW gained quite a reputation for their iconic bubble cars but unfortunately wasn’t able to match the success of the company before the war.

However a management buyout in 1959 changed the fortunes of the company. With the release of 700 BMW cemented the

Why is it that BMWs are such a popular lease car? The combination of style & performance seems to appeal to everyone. BMW was formed in 1913 by Karl Friedrich Rapp. It name is an abbreviation of ‘Bavarian Motor Group’ and the company has become very much part of the German psyche. Famed for their attention to detail BMW has a long and fine history in the automotive business.

Like many of the older car companies BMW was originally an aerospace manufacturer. Producing the engines for the fledgling planes became a problem after the end of Great War. The treaty of Versailles prohibited the production aircraft in Germany. This led to a refocusing of the company to produce railway braking systems.

It wasn’t until 1919 BMW began producing engines for motor vehicles again. The engine BMW produced for a motorbike known as the Victoria was so successful that by 1924 BMW were producing their own motorcycles. The first of these bikes was the driveshaft driven R32.

While BMW are renowned as a producer of motor bikes, they are best known for cars. It wasn’t until 1928 when they acquired Dixi that BMW were manufacturing cars. Even these early cars were re-badged Austin Sevens. However by 1933 BMW had designed and produced their own cars. Though they seem primitive compared to the BMWs you could lease now at the time models like 327 and Straight 6 were state of the art.

Not surprisingly WW2 was particularly kind to BMW. Though the motorbikes and cars produced were particularly successful with the Nazi government & German army sanctions by the Allies prevented production after the war.

Production began on cars again in 1952 though the fifties was a difficult decade for the company. Complications caused by the split between east and west Germany plus problems producing high volume low cost vehicles caused huge problems for the company. At the time BMW gained quite a reputation for their iconic bubble cars but unfortunately wasn’t able to match the success of the company before the war.

However a management buyout in 1959 changed the fortunes of the company. With the release of 700 BMW cemented thei

riginally an aerospace manufacturer. Producing the engines for the fledgling planes became a problem after the end of Great War. The treaty of Versailles prohibited the production aircraft in Germany. This led to a refocusing of the company to produce railway braking systems.

It wasn’t until 1919 BMW began producing engines for motor vehicles again. The engine BMW produced for a motorbike known as the Victoria was so successful that by 1924 BMW were producing their own motorcycles. The first of these bikes was the driveshaft driven R32.

While BMW are renowned as a producer of motor bikes, they are best known for cars. It wasn’t until 1928 when they acquired Dixi that BMW were manufacturing cars. Even these early cars were re-badged Austin Sevens. However by 1933 BMW had designed and produced their own cars. Though they seem primitive compared to the BMWs you could lease now at the time models like 327 and Straight 6 were state of the art.

Not surprisingly WW2 was particularly kind to BMW. Though the motorbikes and cars produced were particularly successful with the Nazi government & German army sanctions by the Allies prevented production after the war.

Production began on cars again in 1952 though the fifties was a difficult decade for the company. Complications caused by the split between east and west Germany plus problems producing high volume low cost vehicles caused huge problems for the company. At the time BMW gained quite a reputation for their iconic bubble cars but unfortunately wasn’t able to match the success of the company before the war.

However a management buyout in 1959 changed the fortunes of the company. With the release of 700 BMW cemented the

essful that by 1924 BMW were producing their own motorcycles. The first of these bikes was the driveshaft driven R32.

While BMW are renowned as a producer of motor bikes, they are best known for cars. It wasn’t until 1928 when they acquired Dixi that BMW were manufacturing cars. Even these early cars were re-badged Austin Sevens. However by 1933 BMW had designed and produced their own cars. Though they seem primitive compared to the BMWs you could lease now at the time models like 327 and Straight 6 were state of the art.

Not surprisingly WW2 was particularly kind to BMW. Though the motorbikes and cars produced were particularly successful with the Nazi government & German army sanctions by the Allies prevented production after the war.

Production began on cars again in 1952 though the fifties was a difficult decade for the company. Complications caused by the split between east and west Germany plus problems producing high volume low cost vehicles caused huge problems for the company. At the time BMW gained quite a reputation for their iconic bubble cars but unfortunately wasn’t able to match the success of the company before the war.

However a management buyout in 1959 changed the fortunes of the company. With the release of 700 BMW cemented the

pared to the BMWs you could lease now at the time models like 327 and Straight 6 were state of the art.

Not surprisingly WW2 was particularly kind to BMW. Though the motorbikes and cars produced were particularly successful with the Nazi government & German army sanctions by the Allies prevented production after the war.

Production began on cars again in 1952 though the fifties was a difficult decade for the company. Complications caused by the split between east and west Germany plus problems producing high volume low cost vehicles caused huge problems for the company. At the time BMW gained quite a reputation for their iconic bubble cars but unfortunately wasn’t able to match the success of the company before the war.

However a management buyout in 1959 changed the fortunes of the company. With the release of 700 BMW cemented the

. Complications caused by the split between east and west Germany plus problems producing high volume low cost vehicles caused huge problems for the company. At the time BMW gained quite a reputation for their iconic bubble cars but unfortunately wasn’t able to match the success of the company before the war.

However a management buyout in 1959 changed the fortunes of the company. With the release of 700 BMW cemented their reputation for sporty models that they are now renowned for. The success continued throughout most of the 20th century, a few missteps, like the acquisition of Rover, did little to damage the companies reputation and they become one of the worlds most desirable but accessible car manufacturers.

They now produce a number of cars each of which are known as a ‘series’ the 1 Series is the smallest car in the BMW range. The small models are typically small hatchbacks but feature the sportier engines of its 3 series sibling. The 3 Series is BMW's entry-level sedan model though despite this is still luxury in comparison to most other companies’ cars. The three series is now in its fifth generation and the 2006 model e90 3 series was voted “World Car of the Year” The most popular model within the 3 series is the M3 which is a motor sport inspired edition which is renowned for its high performance. The 5 series is larger than the 3 series. The 5 series has recently been re-launched with a completely changed interior altered bumpers & lights as well as improved safety features. There is also a motor sport inspired edition of the 5series which is capable of 330 KPH when derestricted. One of the most popular BMWs available for lease is the Z4. This is a sporty two seater coupe which succeeded the hugely successful Z3. As with every BMW is available with wide variety of engines with the 3.0i proving the most popular. Nearly every model offered by BMW is best in class and if you are considering car leasing you would be mad not to test drive a model or two.